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This contract, solicitation number 609213-134927, issued by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for Federal-Aid Project No. STP-0033(045)X, involves resurfacing and box widening on Ayer Road from Route 2 to the Ayer Town Line in District 3, Massachusetts, with an estimated value of $9,977,000. The work centers on inland wetland replication at three specified locales totaling approximately 4,724 square feet, invasive plant management requiring submission and implementation of an Invasive Plant Management Strategy for Engineer approval, pneumatic application of compost as a thin mulch blanket in compliance with MassDOT specifications, and installation of 5- and 6-foot diameter precast concrete manholes. All work must adhere to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting requirements, and the Town of Harvard Order of Conditions. The project requires strict adherence to environmental documentation protocols, including pre-existing condition photos and written confirmation of subgrade approval by a certified Wetland Specialist. Bidders must be pre-qualified by MassDOT in the HIGHWAY-CONSTRUCTION category, possess a valid vendor code, and hold a registered Digital ID obtained through www.bidx.com at least 14 days prior to bid submission. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with no paper submissions accepted. The contract enforces federal and state labor standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act for wage determination and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, with compliance required for all subcontracts exceeding $2,000. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with 49 CFR Part 26 for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation and adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Equal Employment Opportunity mandates under 41 CFR 60-1.4(b) and 60-4.3, and Massachusetts-specific civil rights and employment laws. Documentation such as certified payroll, electronic reporting, and contractor/subcontractor certifications are mandatory, along with submission of performance and payment bonds, workers’ compensation affidavits, and liability insurance meeting AM Best Rating A-IX standards with MassDOT named as additional insured. The performance period is set at 1,150 calendar days from notice to proceed, with seasonal extensions applicable between December 1 and March 15. All materials must be